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tax. this is the amount that gets taken out of your check to go towards social security. for the past two years it was reduced to 4.2% in order to give you a break. the fiscal cliff bill passed last night did not include an extension of the payroll tax cut so now the rate goes back up to 6.2%. here's what this means. a household earning 50,000 $50,000 a year will see paychecks cut by $1,000 this year. for workers making as much as $110,000 a year which is the maximum wage subject to the payroll tax that's $2200 less coming home. this could still be a big hit to the economy. with some predicting smaller economic growth. they add it is likely a surprise to many americans who had heard about income tax rates and not the payroll tax. there is some good news to show. the fiscal cliff bill includes a farm provision that prevents milk price from doubling. and cancels a $900 raise congress was set. and a big head line that taxes taken out of your paycheck will go up. it's the social security payro
tax. this is the amount that gets taken out of your check to go towards social security. for the past two years it was reduced to 4.2% in order to give you a break. the fiscal cliff bill passed last night did not include an extension of the payroll tax cut so now the rate goes back up to 6.2%. here's what this means. a household earning 50,000 $50,000 a year will see paychecks cut by $1,000 this year. for workers making as much as $110,000 a year which is the maximum wage subject to the payroll...
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so everyone who earns income is going to see a 2% tax increase on those payroll taxes. the estate tax, there was a compromise here. that's going to go up from 40% from 35. a real compromise there. they did prevent the alternative minimum tax from expanding. one year extension of long-term unemployment benefits. one year delay in the 27% cut to medicare providers. something really important to those of us who buy milk. temporary extension of some of the farm bill. and that's going to prevent dairy prices from spiking as much as $2 a gallon. they also voted to block $900 pay increase for themselves. >> taxes, melanie we know they are for the most part dealt with. there is still a fight brewing in february. we're talking about the debt ceiling again. >> reporter: that's right. i don't know how many people are aware we did surpassed the debt limit yesterday. treasury secretary is doing financial fenagling to get the u.s. to pay debts through february. that is when we'll have this debt ceiling fight again. house republicans saying they are not willing to raise the debt ceili
so everyone who earns income is going to see a 2% tax increase on those payroll taxes. the estate tax, there was a compromise here. that's going to go up from 40% from 35. a real compromise there. they did prevent the alternative minimum tax from expanding. one year extension of long-term unemployment benefits. one year delay in the 27% cut to medicare providers. something really important to those of us who buy milk. temporary extension of some of the farm bill. and that's going to prevent...
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not the income tax. we still have a lot of debate coming up in february as well with the debt ceiling. this is far from over. >> no escaping it. >> no. >> thanks, sarah. one thing the house did not vote on was aid for super storm sandy recovery. leaving law makers from both parties angered. approved $60 billion in aid. a house committee designed a $27 billion measure and expected to vote on it before congress's term ended. no word on if the house will vote on it by then. >> and days after dealing with the fiscal cliff negotiations, president obama heads back to hawaii to finish his vacation. left andrew's air force base last night. >> the president was forced to return to the white house last week for fiscal cliff talks. the obama family returns to the white house this weekend. >> as you head back to work after a long holiday, it will cost you more to take the dulles toll road. a rate hike kicked in yesterday. the toll is now $1.75. using the on and off ramps will cost you $1. revenue will be used to pay
not the income tax. we still have a lot of debate coming up in february as well with the debt ceiling. this is far from over. >> no escaping it. >> no. >> thanks, sarah. one thing the house did not vote on was aid for super storm sandy recovery. leaving law makers from both parties angered. approved $60 billion in aid. a house committee designed a $27 billion measure and expected to vote on it before congress's term ended. no word on if the house will vote on it by then....
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the leagues are tax paying, and the vast majoritymar are subject to tax. in addition the league itself which is tax exempt had losing o money, at least on paper year offer year. i think the last for 90, which they file with the irs was 2011, the last available, they lost lt spherch millio$77 million. the year before it was $55 million. even if they were a tax paying organization, they wouldn't be paying taxes. when the tax joint committee, they scored, how much revenue it could generate to the treasury it was a surprisingly very low $10 million a year, which by d.c.'s terms is pennies. >> very interesting. >> i don't know how they are losing money. >> i should point out that the nfl points out that they have another organization, as youatn, say, most of it for-profitrot called nfl ventures which whic doesn't earn revenues from broadcast payments. you're right, it's very complicated but you provided a a betterinbetter interesting unde. you're right. it's severn 40:00. 7:40. we will be back. >>> he asked them to turn in theired jerseys t and saying thh they
the leagues are tax paying, and the vast majoritymar are subject to tax. in addition the league itself which is tax exempt had losing o money, at least on paper year offer year. i think the last for 90, which they file with the irs was 2011, the last available, they lost lt spherch millio$77 million. the year before it was $55 million. even if they were a tax paying organization, they wouldn't be paying taxes. when the tax joint committee, they scored, how much revenue it could generate to the...
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tax. amend or kill the house version of the bill. >>> in virginia is following maryland and dc's lead by banning texting while driving. senate and house law makers have approved bills that would make it a primary offense. you can be ticketed for texting and driving without having to be pulled over for something else. first offense would cost $250. a second offense, $500. >> ten minutes after 8:00 now on this wednesday morning. still ahead, saving you money before you file taxes. a financial manager joins us live to make sure you are getting every last dollar you deserve from deductions to fast refund offers. >> plus, new evidence. what police in alabama uncovered in the bunker designed by a kidnapper. 8:10. we'll be right back . >>> remember that touching budwieser commercial? >> i can't look at it. >> melted so many hearts at the superbowl. the star of that has a name. anheuser busch held a contact to find name. after sifting through 60,000 tweets, the name
tax. amend or kill the house version of the bill. >>> in virginia is following maryland and dc's lead by banning texting while driving. senate and house law makers have approved bills that would make it a primary offense. you can be ticketed for texting and driving without having to be pulled over for something else. first offense would cost $250. a second offense, $500. >> ten minutes after 8:00 now on this wednesday morning. still ahead, saving you money before you file taxes....
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social security payroll tax. there was a 2% payroll tax holiday enacted two years ago and putting that back in this bill was not part of the deal. so that tax holiday allowed to expire. about $20 a week from worker's paychecks will be going back to the social security trust fund instead of into their pockets. back to you guys. >> all right. thank you very much. >>> happening now, gay marriage ceremonies in maryland. same sex couples some of them started taking their vows at the stroke of midnight. marriage licenses were given out on december 6th. but the new law didn't go into affect until the new year. dozens of same sex weddings are scheduled for today. this day would not be possible if not for people like patrick. for nearly ten years he's been in the fight for ten years. they were one of the first couples to sue maryland for marriage equality. patrick joins us by phone to talk about this historic day. good morning to you. happy new year. >> good morning. happy new year. >> how are you feeling today? >> i'm ex
social security payroll tax. there was a 2% payroll tax holiday enacted two years ago and putting that back in this bill was not part of the deal. so that tax holiday allowed to expire. about $20 a week from worker's paychecks will be going back to the social security trust fund instead of into their pockets. back to you guys. >> all right. thank you very much. >>> happening now, gay marriage ceremonies in maryland. same sex couples some of them started taking their vows at the...
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sales tax. it's in an effort to raise money for road work and construction. joining us is robert mccartney columnist at the "washington post." >> good to be here. >> big deal. long time coming. >> 26 years. 27 years. >> wow. and it's something that the governor really has staked much of his legacy on. >> oh, this is his legacy, he's the first governor in 27 years to get major new funds for transportation. >> let's talk about, and we're going to slow a graphic that shows several other things included in this legislation. then i want to ask you specifics as we characterized it as fewer taxes for virginia commuters when it comes to the gasoline tax. that 17.5 cents per gallon gasoline tax goes away. >> on the retail level. but they add the tax on gasoline at the wholesale level. >> it's 3.5% wholesale on gas. 6% tax on diesel fuel. state sales tax goes up from 5% to 5.3. that affects everybody. >> that affects everybody. in our area, it goes up to 6%. tax goes up to 6% because there's extra money f
sales tax. it's in an effort to raise money for road work and construction. joining us is robert mccartney columnist at the "washington post." >> good to be here. >> big deal. long time coming. >> 26 years. 27 years. >> wow. and it's something that the governor really has staked much of his legacy on. >> oh, this is his legacy, he's the first governor in 27 years to get major new funds for transportation. >> let's talk about, and we're going to slow...
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last year and didn't pay one dime in taxes. the company is getting a refund of about -- wait for it -- $429 million. yeah. and it's all thanks to one tax deduction for executive stock options. the company gets to make deductions when employees cash in stock options. president obama is trying to get rid of similar tax loopholes but has never singled out facebook like he has with the oil and gas industry. >> just in time for tax season, the irs has own mobile app that can help you track the status of tax refund. it's called irs to go. allows users to get tax records. watch videos and get tips on topics. the app is a free download on google play or apple's app store. >>> thousands continue to clean up after friday's meteor explosion in russia. how some people are cashing in on the space rock. >> plus, dogs versus cats. we all know someone who likes one than the other right? talk disparaging thing about someone with too many cats. >> tucker says we're all hoarders. what makes us different. what makes us all the same. it's all in fu
last year and didn't pay one dime in taxes. the company is getting a refund of about -- wait for it -- $429 million. yeah. and it's all thanks to one tax deduction for executive stock options. the company gets to make deductions when employees cash in stock options. president obama is trying to get rid of similar tax loopholes but has never singled out facebook like he has with the oil and gas industry. >> just in time for tax season, the irs has own mobile app that can help you track the...
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. >> i believe they should at least pass a smaller package of spending cuts and tax reforms that would delay the economically damaging affects for a few more months until congress finds a way. >> there's no greater moral imperative than to reduce the mountain of debt that's facing us, our children and theirs. and our house republican majority stands ready for the president and his party to join us in actually tackling the big problems facing this country. >> you really get a sense of the different of opinion now is the time to deal with the deficit problem or whether deficit spending should continue. those cuts are already having an impact. a report last week showed the growth in the 4th quarter shrank because of uncertainty of what is going to happen with sequestration. that's the latest here. i'm melanie alnwick. >> thank you much. >>> in other news this morning, dc mayor vincent gray highlighted the city's successes during third annual state of district address. he mentioned a 3% drop in unemployment. the creation of 28,000 private sector jobs in the last two years. unprecedented de
. >> i believe they should at least pass a smaller package of spending cuts and tax reforms that would delay the economically damaging affects for a few more months until congress finds a way. >> there's no greater moral imperative than to reduce the mountain of debt that's facing us, our children and theirs. and our house republican majority stands ready for the president and his party to join us in actually tackling the big problems facing this country. >> you really get a...
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before we get to the tax stuff. we know it's april 15. we don't need to remind peopleid about that anymore. tucker barnes.er >> good morning. a little rain to start your day. it's not going to rain all day but you might want to bring an umbrella. there's a look at your radar.adr most of area dry at the moment. showers south and west of town. it's going to budge north and east. front royal, culpepper, work out 66 towards marshall light rain shower activity. a on and owe off. the trend will be to dry thingsi out.t. i'm not sure we'll see sun but the rain will be out of here and mostly cloudy the remainder of day. cool but not cold. 52 at bwi, 56 dulles. forecast high mid to upper swissments afternoon cloudiness. we'll warm it up and have more details on the rest of the workweek in a moment.ek i >> thank you. >> now we want to check in with julie wright for a look at your ontime traffic. >> all right. guys. on the roads this morning. quite busy. in fact metro rails reporting that the green yellow line is single tracking by fort cottonon and
before we get to the tax stuff. we know it's april 15. we don't need to remind peopleid about that anymore. tucker barnes.er >> good morning. a little rain to start your day. it's not going to rain all day but you might want to bring an umbrella. there's a look at your radar.adr most of area dry at the moment. showers south and west of town. it's going to budge north and east. front royal, culpepper, work out 66 towards marshall light rain shower activity. a on and owe off. the trend will...
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tax law contains more than 4 million words. trying to fill out their tax returns. that's according to the internal revenue services omsbu dsm an. 60% of filers will end up hiring someone else to do their taxes. >> probably a great way to go so you don't have to worry about messing it up and getting a call saying you owe me. >> great news for local schools. find out who ranks the best in the nation. >> and how about a bowl of humor for breakfast this morning. comedian/magician kevin lee is live. and he's serving up a performance you want to stick around for. time to check in with holly morris. >> reporter: you know what could be funny? we're doing antique appraisals and allison sent something in and might be worth something. we'll see. look, appraisals are one of the things going on. it's for two hours only. the show lasts for a whole lot more. all of it live later on fox 5 morning news. stay with us. we set our goals higher than anyone. perdue is the first and the only chicken company to have usda process verified programs for fresh, all natural chicken. our chicke
tax law contains more than 4 million words. trying to fill out their tax returns. that's according to the internal revenue services omsbu dsm an. 60% of filers will end up hiring someone else to do their taxes. >> probably a great way to go so you don't have to worry about messing it up and getting a call saying you owe me. >> great news for local schools. find out who ranks the best in the nation. >> and how about a bowl of humor for breakfast this morning. comedian/magician...
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it would eliminate one gas tax at a wholesale gas tax ask raise sales taxes to generate another $880 million a year for repairs andup keep for roads and highways. virginia democrats aren't sold either. they're upset about diverting money from the general fund. >>> a painful milestone for drivers in the district. according to aaa, gas prices have officially hit the $4 mark. that's the average price for a gallon of regular. it's also about 25-cent higher than the national average, and a quarter higher than the same time last week. >>> we are closer to new gun laws in maryland this morning. a senate committee in annapolis worked late into the night and approved two big measures. sarah simmons has the latest. >> the maryland senate committee gave the okay for both, a change to gun control measures and repeal of the death penalty. on the gun bill, the vote was 7- 4. lawmakers changed the legislation to prevent anyone from owning a handgun who has been involuntarily committed for mental health reasons. that bill includes a ban on assault weapons. the committee also voted 6-5 on another bil
it would eliminate one gas tax at a wholesale gas tax ask raise sales taxes to generate another $880 million a year for repairs andup keep for roads and highways. virginia democrats aren't sold either. they're upset about diverting money from the general fund. >>> a painful milestone for drivers in the district. according to aaa, gas prices have officially hit the $4 mark. that's the average price for a gallon of regular. it's also about 25-cent higher than the national average, and a...
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restores and increases the gas tax. 1% fuel tax and allows localities to add a 1% tax to fuel. original proposal was approved by the house but shot down in the senate. faces a vote in the house but expected to be rejected. >> maryland congressman is renewing his push to honor civil war abolitionist harriet tubman. used safe houses to free others who were enslaved. two national parks to be created and named after her. one would be in maryland, the other in new york. joining members for a press conference at 10:30 this morning. >> i'm sorry. it's 8:41 and 37 degrees on this wednesday morning. still ahead, fighting for equality on the front lines and at home. the author of the book the double v will join us live to discuss his book about before and after the armed forces were integrated. >> don't be a stupid cu pid. i don't like that word stupid. holly is live with sweet ideas. good morning, holly. >> reporter: good morning. the first tip is don't call your sweetie stupid. that won't go over well. but what will go over well is crafts and caramels. we are creating both. we are live
restores and increases the gas tax. 1% fuel tax and allows localities to add a 1% tax to fuel. original proposal was approved by the house but shot down in the senate. faces a vote in the house but expected to be rejected. >> maryland congressman is renewing his push to honor civil war abolitionist harriet tubman. used safe houses to free others who were enslaved. two national parks to be created and named after her. one would be in maryland, the other in new york. joining members for a...
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new bill would limit the tax to bags even out of food stores.toe the current bag tax went into effect last january and tonight's hearing begins at 7:30. did i say that right? >> okay. also today virginia gubernatorial.gu a lot of people, you know thatou effects everybody. those bag taxes.es. also today virginia candidatete terry mcauliffe is talking transportation. he is scheduled to tour the tou brand new mclean metro rail station. he is along the with the senator will highlight how investments and infrastructure will grow our economy. >> an annual report finds that airlines improved customer satisfaction in the u.s. for a second straight year. travelers gave airlines a 69 on a 100-point scale three points higher than a year ago. discount airlines jet blue showed the most improvement with an 83. >> southwest ranked in number two place with an 81 at the bottom of scale. u.s. airways with a 64 and united with a 62. but despite the overallll increase, the numbers are stim considered dismal. only subscrieption tv and innet service providers rank lower ouo of industries measures. still he
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replace 17.5 cent gasoline tax. also boost sales tax from 5% to 5.3%. and levy a $100 fee on hybrid cars. the deal could come up for a vote in the house and senate by the end of the week. >> happening today, a pair of maryland senate committees could vote to ban assault weapons. both measures have the full support of the governor and both will likely pass the panels. but each bill's fate in the full senate is still uncertain. >>> frederick county residents will have a chance to question the sheriff about the death of a man with down syndrome. hosting a community meeting tonight at crestwood middle school. 26-year-old ethan sailor collapsed and died last month after being handcuffed on route 85. investigators say he became loud when he was asked to leave the theater because he didn't pay for a ticket. ruled the death a homicide and listed the cause as affixya tshgsiation. >> the latest on what may have caused the blast just ahead. >> it has been a relatively snow less winter here. other parts of the u.s. are still getting hammered by the snow. a look at
replace 17.5 cent gasoline tax. also boost sales tax from 5% to 5.3%. and levy a $100 fee on hybrid cars. the deal could come up for a vote in the house and senate by the end of the week. >> happening today, a pair of maryland senate committees could vote to ban assault weapons. both measures have the full support of the governor and both will likely pass the panels. but each bill's fate in the full senate is still uncertain. >>> frederick county residents will have a chance to...
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the bill raises taxes on the wealthiest americans and preserves tax cuts for almost everyone else. also extends unemployment benefits for 2 million people. also signed $630 million defense bill. the president signed both bills using an auto pen while on his vacation in hawaii. >> happening on capitol hill today, the nation's newest congress will be sworn in. >> the 113th congress brings with it historic milestones and starts the new year with a lot on their plate including a $60 billion sandy relief bill. melanie is live on capitol hill with the latest. >> reporter: good morning tony. at noon today 12 new senators and 81 representatives will be sworn in to the 113th congress. republicans did lose a bit of ground but not enough to change a lot of the make up of the voting process here. and speaker john boehner is expected to be reelected today in the house of representatives. the 113th congress is a bit more diverse with female, back hispanic and asian law makers. more openly gay members and black republican elected to the senate in decades. and the fewest veterans since world war i
the bill raises taxes on the wealthiest americans and preserves tax cuts for almost everyone else. also extends unemployment benefits for 2 million people. also signed $630 million defense bill. the president signed both bills using an auto pen while on his vacation in hawaii. >> happening on capitol hill today, the nation's newest congress will be sworn in. >> the 113th congress brings with it historic milestones and starts the new year with a lot on their plate including a $60...
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it calls for getting rid of tax corporate breaks and to tax millionaires at a rate of 30%. republicans say they've already given in on tax rates. >>> county executives from howard, mont gam ree and prince georges counties meet today on their jurisdictions. a new report from wells fargo says dc, maryland and virginia would be among the hardest hit places in the nation if sequestration goes through. tony. >> new in south africa, charges of premeditated murder. olympic star oscar pistorius broke down in tears at his bail hearing today. the prosecutors says he fired a gun through his bathroom door hitting his girlfriend three times. his lawyer says it was not murder. through an affidavit read in court, says she shot reeva steenkamp thinking she was a robber. as all that was happening, her family held a private cremation ceremony for her. >> we've got to get up. >> a conviction of premeditated murder in south africa, carries a mandatory sentence of life in jail. >>> there are also reports steroids were found in his home and the sprinter has been ordered to take full drug tests.
it calls for getting rid of tax corporate breaks and to tax millionaires at a rate of 30%. republicans say they've already given in on tax rates. >>> county executives from howard, mont gam ree and prince georges counties meet today on their jurisdictions. a new report from wells fargo says dc, maryland and virginia would be among the hardest hit places in the nation if sequestration goes through. tony. >> new in south africa, charges of premeditated murder. olympic star oscar...
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many of your viewers may be surprised to know taxes on families in dc are the lowest in the region. we've done research that points that out. so we feel with needs in the city, the fact the taxes are the lowest, maybe this isn't the exact opportunity for looking attacks cus as the number one priority with this additional money. >> when it comes to aiding those who are in need in a city with job training efforts or whatever it is, do you have a sense of how much money that would take? >> well, there's been a lot of significant cut backs in these programs over the last several years. there will need to be a pretty significant investment. we don't have an exact dollar figure but areas like affordable housing have been cut back by $20 million. several million to help improve the number or be available job training slots for july in herable families. looks like our revenues will be up by a significant amount this year. we can start to begin to make some of those investments back to where we should be. >> we'll be watching and i know you will be as well. and hopefully we'll talk again dow
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this morning, republicans are dismissing it as nothing more than big government spend and going taxes. >> congressman are reacting to the speech. melanie alnwick is live on capitol hill with more. >> reporter: a lot of these issues the president brought you are domestic issues and economic issues. many of those high interest to viewers here in the dc metro area. we did invite two of our local representatives to join us this morning. we're going to be speaking with representative rob whitman. thank you for coming. and also last minute you just made it, welcome represent john delaney. let me ask you gentleman both, in relation to the president's agenda, are we going to find compromise. first, you campaigned on compromise. are you going to be finding compromise with republicans? >> i think so. the overwhelming majority of the country wants compromise. members of congress understand that and want us to work together and reach across the isle and find common ground on the areas we can find common ground. doesn't mean we're going to agree on everything. we can hold the things we have in com
this morning, republicans are dismissing it as nothing more than big government spend and going taxes. >> congressman are reacting to the speech. melanie alnwick is live on capitol hill with more. >> reporter: a lot of these issues the president brought you are domestic issues and economic issues. many of those high interest to viewers here in the dc metro area. we did invite two of our local representatives to join us this morning. we're going to be speaking with representative rob...
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for pacemakers, bhoaght taxed taggh sure to be rejected by the th senate. that is why, republicans whowho voted to defund or delay the affordable care act, and i think there be a debate today amongst republicans on what is our nextt step. i want to make sure that people understand what i'm hearing from high district and that is that we make sure tha that we don't shutdown the government down. >> speaker boehner is not allowing a vote on a simple bil to keep the government funded. the tragedy, today if the the speaker of the house were to allow us to vote on that bill, our 435 members, it would pass. >> we did see a bit of a bipartisanship over the weekend the house voted unanimously to n make sure that the members ofs f the smile tare woul military woe get paid in case of a shutdown. it's possible that we could see a bill come up that would be a short-term extension, maybe a week or so to keep going with the government funded and allow for a few more negotiations, bu so far we're not hearing any word of negotiations at this point. back to you. >> all waitin
for pacemakers, bhoaght taxed taggh sure to be rejected by the th senate. that is why, republicans whowho voted to defund or delay the affordable care act, and i think there be a debate today amongst republicans on what is our nextt step. i want to make sure that people understand what i'm hearing from high district and that is that we make sure tha that we don't shutdown the government down. >> speaker boehner is not allowing a vote on a simple bil to keep the government funded. the...
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even if some is done through tax increases. still going to see cuts through the budget. the question of how much and who and down to the dollar of who doesn't get to order that extra box of pens. that's what we're talking about. those kind of things will take times to play out. >> once those cuts are made, i guess they are definitive. you don't get that money back. >> this is only the first year of what is intended to be a ten year budget cutting process. we have gotten into a stage now where you are going to see leaner federal budgets over the next few years. that's all there is to it. people are unhappy about sequester is there's no real opportunity to decide what is important and less important. that's where the frustration comes in. even if we can figure outlets do this better and more strategically, you are still going to see cuts. >> you hear from some people who say because it's across the board in a wooerd way, it's the fairest way to do it. >> that was the reason they did it, i think. they figured it would take so long to negotiate out whether your program is mo
even if some is done through tax increases. still going to see cuts through the budget. the question of how much and who and down to the dollar of who doesn't get to order that extra box of pens. that's what we're talking about. those kind of things will take times to play out. >> once those cuts are made, i guess they are definitive. you don't get that money back. >> this is only the first year of what is intended to be a ten year budget cutting process. we have gotten into a stage...
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, entitlement, tax reform, and it will be a test whether both sides will be able do something to avoid this. >> that in some ways plays better to the republicans in that people do have a great concern about the debt. they do have a great concern about spending. so that's where they may have concern about movement. >> i think the president is prepared as he has been for a while to do something serious about this long-term debt problem. trial to deal with the long term. >> what i do you say the president is lucky to have the tea parties? >> every time he seems to get in trouble they come to his rescue. >> in what way. >> look at the syrian situation. a lot of people were criticizing him for the syrian situation. i do believe they have a great concern about spending and yet these people pick obama care >> and as the front page of the norng times pointing out today. there's been so many glitches in terms of how many would be signed up in the first couple of months. there's not been a focus on that because there's been a focus on it. >> senator reid last night said this is not a time for fi
, entitlement, tax reform, and it will be a test whether both sides will be able do something to avoid this. >> that in some ways plays better to the republicans in that people do have a great concern about the debt. they do have a great concern about spending. so that's where they may have concern about movement. >> i think the president is prepared as he has been for a while to do something serious about this long-term debt problem. trial to deal with the long term. >> what...
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asked the district to forego the taxes to facilitate the redevelopment. mayor gray and members of the council said no. excuse me. it's comical. >> you are battling through it. >>> still ahead this morning, fighting ovarian cancer in the kitchen. >> holly is live with a tasty fundraiser. >> reporter: good morning to you. i'm excited about previewing this event. it's the 8th year for them. it's called turn up the heat. and it has everything to do with fabulous female chefs and the fight against ovarian cancer. how you can get in on the cause live next on fox 5 morning news. stay with us. a turkey-cheddar-bacon in the afternoon, or a tuna salad when the job is done, sandwich on your terms with any of dunkin's freshly made bakery sandwiches for just $2.99. america runs on dunkin'. we gotta sell the car. where would we even start? get the car. hi howard. get in. hi, good to see you. start with an actual written offer when selling your car, no strings attached. carmax. start here. nope, no. sorry, love to but can't. i'm sorry, she's very bus
asked the district to forego the taxes to facilitate the redevelopment. mayor gray and members of the council said no. excuse me. it's comical. >> you are battling through it. >>> still ahead this morning, fighting ovarian cancer in the kitchen. >> holly is live with a tasty fundraiser. >> reporter: good morning to you. i'm excited about previewing this event. it's the 8th year for them. it's called turn up the heat. and it has everything to do with fabulous female...
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corporate taxes and one highest state tax. many disagree with the decision saying some should go with helping lower city taxes and funding the district's school services. >> will be expanded for the first time since it opened 42 years ago. the $100 million edition includes public spaces, pavilions. memorial gardens, floating stage for outdoor performances and an outdoor video wall for, simulcast. the chairman is giving a $50 million donation. >> you may be able to drive faster on the inter county connector if state law makers get their way. considering a bill raising the speed limit from 55 to 60 or 70 miles per hour. many complain the icc are too low, fines are too high. >> 8:26. 55 degrees. still ahead, managing your budget. fox consumer reporter will join us live to show us how everyone can cut back a little. >> plus a new journey begins for a wounded warrior. surgery performed in our area that made it possible. ♪ i'd like to thank eating right, whole grain, multigrain cheerios! my bowl, my spoons! mom, are those my jeans
corporate taxes and one highest state tax. many disagree with the decision saying some should go with helping lower city taxes and funding the district's school services. >> will be expanded for the first time since it opened 42 years ago. the $100 million edition includes public spaces, pavilions. memorial gardens, floating stage for outdoor performances and an outdoor video wall for, simulcast. the chairman is giving a $50 million donation. >> you may be able to drive faster on...
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tax credits will bring premiums down for many people. >> u.s. federal investigators are in kenya this morning waiting for forensic evidence t see if any americans were working with the terrorists inot that shopping mall siege. >>> more than 60 people died ine the four-day standoff but thehe exant number is still unclear. earl youearlier they claimed 161 hostages are buried in theed rubble of the mall.ma. three floors collapsed during the siege. >>> the governors run fog are the governor -- the candidates running for the governor of virginia will go head-to-headtoe today. it will be the second day bait for mcauliffe, and cuccinelli. there will be a third face to face, set for next month. polls show mcauliffe with a growing lead over cuccinelli. >>> first mtm resorts international will unveil the design for the proposed casino at the national harbor.. that casino approved by marylan voters last year is expected to open in the year 2016. in the meantime in the district, they will be topping off the marriott marquise hotel which sits next to the con
tax credits will bring premiums down for many people. >> u.s. federal investigators are in kenya this morning waiting for forensic evidence t see if any americans were working with the terrorists inot that shopping mall siege. >>> more than 60 people died ine the four-day standoff but thehe exant number is still unclear. earl youearlier they claimed 161 hostages are buried in theed rubble of the mall.ma. three floors collapsed during the siege. >>> the governors run fog...
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fo we're not trying to create tax x exempt political group wherewher your donors are secret. what we're trying to do is is promote the social welfare, thee general welfare, and so youyou know, to me, i think that -- i'm glad we're getting into this and hopefully fixing it.ix i don't think it's going to be a big -- too much, i really don't. >> you know, it depends on howhw it's hand. it really remains to be seen, s, peter. there's still a lot of questions that haven't been answered. an when they get to the bottom ofbf it, then you make thethe determination whether this is a big political issue. >> gentlemen, our time is up. >> we can go on for hours. >> we will keep talking and seee you on the other side of the break. "sir?" start your search online with over 35,000 carmax quality certified used cars. carmax. start here. >>> it's nice. >> is this puff? >> i meant pop music.. >> look at the sky. sky. >> that's a greet great shot.sh. >> where is this from? >> i mean, i know it's the monument, oh, d.c. superior court. i have never seen the monument u framed that way. way. >> i li
fo we're not trying to create tax x exempt political group wherewher your donors are secret. what we're trying to do is is promote the social welfare, thee general welfare, and so youyou know, to me, i think that -- i'm glad we're getting into this and hopefully fixing it.ix i don't think it's going to be a big -- too much, i really don't. >> you know, it depends on howhw it's hand. it really remains to be seen, s, peter. there's still a lot of questions that haven't been answered. an...
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breaks from oil companies and other tax breaks. that balanced approach is what we need. that way we achieve the long-term deficit reduction without the loss of 750,000 jobs. which is what the nonpartisan independent office would happen. i'm not asking people to vote yes or no. i'm simply asking for a vote on this very specific proposal from preventing the sequester from starting. >> the president is going on the road to talk about this, presenting these scenarios of doom and gloom. congressman whitman, are those scenarios over blown? >> i do think the impacts are significant. i know for virginia, means upwards of 200,000 jobs and $20 billion of economic activity. i think there is an accurate reflection of what the impacts of the sequester will be. i go back to knowing what the affects going to be on dod civilian employees and across the military. we have an obligation to make sure we have the resources necessary to do their job to defend this nation. dod civilian workforce that want to get the job done and anxious to see this get s
breaks from oil companies and other tax breaks. that balanced approach is what we need. that way we achieve the long-term deficit reduction without the loss of 750,000 jobs. which is what the nonpartisan independent office would happen. i'm not asking people to vote yes or no. i'm simply asking for a vote on this very specific proposal from preventing the sequester from starting. >> the president is going on the road to talk about this, presenting these scenarios of doom and gloom....
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republicans say they've already given in on tax rates. the president move comes as a new report finds dc, maryland and virginia could be hit hardest by sequestration. the findings point to our region's reliance on the defense industry. defense spending accounts for nearly 10% of dc, maryland and virginia. our region ranked high in nondefense spending. enough to prompt the county executives to come together today to urge congress to act. it is unclear whether the county executive's plea or event today will have any impact on what law makers do. congress is on vacation until next monday. >> all right. thank you very much. in other news this morning in south africa where we are learning dramatic new details from the murder case against oscar pistorius. he was back in court for a bail hearing where he was officially charged with murder for the death of his girlfriend last week. sarah simmons has the latest on this. >> good morning, tony. the 26-year-old track star broke down in tears. his defense maintains reeva steenkamp's death was an accid
republicans say they've already given in on tax rates. the president move comes as a new report finds dc, maryland and virginia could be hit hardest by sequestration. the findings point to our region's reliance on the defense industry. defense spending accounts for nearly 10% of dc, maryland and virginia. our region ranked high in nondefense spending. enough to prompt the county executives to come together today to urge congress to act. it is unclear whether the county executive's plea or event...
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we've seen tax revenues nearly $600 billion gotten back in thee early part of the year. year. we see this conflict in syria that has to be addressed and iss being addressed. addre mopping other items includinging the sequester and other mattersa so that hopefully we can keep the momentum, at least domestically that is createdcred 2.5 million jobs over his tenure over 38 months, so that we can n see a recovery thattistic that h unemployment at 7.5.at 7. lcan get it down, do if we can deal with sequesterese issue down to 7% if not further. i think we're off to a gooda start on the anchors are being put in place and the bearings br noted so that he can guide usgu through the next three years. >> jim? >> i think if you see any of the press reports of the press conference yesterday, if youy, watched any of the presss conference, quite frankly, theft president was on the defensive.s at one point he had to say i'm ' still relevant.st when the president starts toil a things like that, you know, thaw maybe he is not as relevant asrs he thinks he is. i think the bar was raised a little
we've seen tax revenues nearly $600 billion gotten back in thee early part of the year. year. we see this conflict in syria that has to be addressed and iss being addressed. addre mopping other items includinging the sequester and other mattersa so that hopefully we can keep the momentum, at least domestically that is createdcred 2.5 million jobs over his tenure over 38 months, so that we can n see a recovery thattistic that h unemployment at 7.5.at 7. lcan get it down, do if we can deal with...
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the updated bill would add a 5.5% sales tax to gasoline and eliminate a 17 cent gasoline tax and scrap the governor's sales tax increase. >> in alabama community can breath a sigh of relief after a week long stand off comes to an end. a five year old boy is reunited with his family and his captor is dead. sarah simmons is back. >> good morning. officials say they raided the bunker where 65-year-old jimmy lee dykes was holding the boy after negotiations deteriorated. dykes was killed. but officers have not said if he was killed or killed himself. the boy is said to be doing well. officials say his safety always remained top priority. >> i have visited with ethan. he is doing fine. he's laughing, joking, playing, eating. things that you would expect a normal 5 to 6 year old young man to do. >> let me explain something to you about this little boy. very special child. he's been through a lot. he's endured a lot. by the grace of god, he's okay. >> ethan turns 6 years old tomorrow and dykes took the boy off of his school bus after killing the driver. that driver 66-year-old charles poland j
the updated bill would add a 5.5% sales tax to gasoline and eliminate a 17 cent gasoline tax and scrap the governor's sales tax increase. >> in alabama community can breath a sigh of relief after a week long stand off comes to an end. a five year old boy is reunited with his family and his captor is dead. sarah simmons is back. >> good morning. officials say they raided the bunker where 65-year-old jimmy lee dykes was holding the boy after negotiations deteriorated. dykes was...
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from taxes, tickets, parking and concessions. but only brought in $12.6 million despite finishing with the league's best record. >> the fiscal policy institute believes the stadium isn't pulling its weight. >> having a baseball team in washington is a great thing. but having a winning team is not the same as saying it's a winning financial bid. >> tapped a ballpark fee and utility tax to pay the lion's share of the stadium $42.6 million last year. the team owners chipped in only $5 million. critics call it corporate welfare for millionaire baseball owners that doesn't benefit the welfare of the city. >> no doubt we could use those resources to pay for things that are important to the city. our libraries and wreck centers are not open because we don't have the money to keep them open. >> by the time the stadium is paid off, the interest will push the cost to a billion dollars and the city remains on the hook for major repairs. community groups promise a share of the wealth. they got benched. >> it's not just about the team winning
from taxes, tickets, parking and concessions. but only brought in $12.6 million despite finishing with the league's best record. >> the fiscal policy institute believes the stadium isn't pulling its weight. >> having a baseball team in washington is a great thing. but having a winning team is not the same as saying it's a winning financial bid. >> tapped a ballpark fee and utility tax to pay the lion's share of the stadium $42.6 million last year. the team owners chipped in...
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similar to the president's plan, people here illegally would have to pass background checks, fines and taxes then apply for citizenship behind those already in line for a green card. >> we're not just here to work. we were brought up here. many of us believe ourselves are americans. so that's what we're hoping to become full pledged americans. >> create a system to bring them forward. allow them to settle debt to society and requirements to become law abiding citizens of this country. this is consistent with our country's tradition of being a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants. >> so here's the big difference, the senate plan says those pathways to citizenship are contingent on getting boarder security under control. the president does not want it tied to boarder security. it will let congress go ahead and try to pass bipartisan plan and use the white house as a back up as efforts here fail. >> melanie alnwick, thank you. >> speaking of capitol hill, later today there, massachusetts senator john kerry is expected to get approval to be the next secretary of state. and after he's confir
similar to the president's plan, people here illegally would have to pass background checks, fines and taxes then apply for citizenship behind those already in line for a green card. >> we're not just here to work. we were brought up here. many of us believe ourselves are americans. so that's what we're hoping to become full pledged americans. >> create a system to bring them forward. allow them to settle debt to society and requirements to become law abiding citizens of this...
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once inside he attacked her. >> said to april 15 and the tax deadline is here. you have until midnight tonightt to get the forms in the mail. white the internet has made it easier this time of year can be stressful for some people. even once you get them done there's a concern you'll get audited. maryland's office of comp stroll comptroller said the best way to handle sit to be prepared.pare if you owe money but cannot can afford it know your options.pt >> anybody that has a situationi where they can't pay because they've lost their job or don't have any any money. talk to us.talk we're the opposite of irs we're not interested in making life m difficult for people. >> he said interestult and penalties penalties can be waived for f people who can't pay right away as long as they contact his office to set up a payment plan. >> a little heads up for you. police in laurel maryland are using two new decoy speed cameras to get drivers to slow down. they look like the six real ones already in place until the region. the cameras have been set up in a school zone on mont
once inside he attacked her. >> said to april 15 and the tax deadline is here. you have until midnight tonightt to get the forms in the mail. white the internet has made it easier this time of year can be stressful for some people. even once you get them done there's a concern you'll get audited. maryland's office of comp stroll comptroller said the best way to handle sit to be prepared.pare if you owe money but cannot can afford it know your options.pt >> anybody that has a...
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i don't think there's going to be massive tax increase. but i do think the loop there may be loophole closures. something the republicans could come around to. >> i hope we do avert it. we need a brand bargain. we need something on the order of another $2.5 trillion and got to come from all sides. we really need to give some stability and some sense we're going to solve this problem. >> let's end it there. phil, peter, thanks for being here. we could do a whole show on this. we'll be right back. thank you, gentleman. [ woman ] my boyfriend and i were going on vacation, so i used my citi thankyou card to pick up some accessories. a new belt. some nylons. and what girl wouldn't need new shoes? and with all the points i've been earning, i was able to get us a flight to our favorite climbing spot, even on a holiday weekend. ♪ things are definitely... looking up. [ male announcer ] with no blackout dates, you can use your citi thankyou points to travel whenever you want. visit citi.com/thankyoucards to apply. >>> a washington state man put a
i don't think there's going to be massive tax increase. but i do think the loop there may be loophole closures. something the republicans could come around to. >> i hope we do avert it. we need a brand bargain. we need something on the order of another $2.5 trillion and got to come from all sides. we really need to give some stability and some sense we're going to solve this problem. >> let's end it there. phil, peter, thanks for being here. we could do a whole show on this. we'll...
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where he is known for fighting to clean up the river with the back tax and looking into hearings that police were not investigating sexual assaults properly. mayor gray hasn't announced if he'll run. the city has 1. $5billionin the bank, development across d.c., and more than a thousand people are moving to the city each month. of course, ethics will be a big focus in the next election. two council members have resigned, charged with felonies and several of mayor gray's campaign workers pleaded guilty to campaign crimes. mayor gray himself is under investigation from federal prosecutors and councilman wells weighed in about that last night on fox 5. >> but the thing that most certainly will derail if for the city is a government that has a crisis in ethics and certainly a government that loses the confidence of people we govern. that is something we can't have happen and it's why i'm exploring a run for mayor to keep the progress of our great city going. >> reporter: wells is just one of several possible contenders in the next race, along with other council members. ward 2 council mem
where he is known for fighting to clean up the river with the back tax and looking into hearings that police were not investigating sexual assaults properly. mayor gray hasn't announced if he'll run. the city has 1. $5billionin the bank, development across d.c., and more than a thousand people are moving to the city each month. of course, ethics will be a big focus in the next election. two council members have resigned, charged with felonies and several of mayor gray's campaign workers pleaded...
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. >> how can we tax people for not buying a product from a website that doesn't work? this is why we need to sit down and have a conversation about the big challenges that face our country. >> the president repeat thad he's willing to negotiate but only after the government is reopened and the debt limit extended. >> john boehner has other priorities and in a normal negotiation you'd sit there and say, okay, this is what i want, this is what you want. what speaker boehner has said, you know, unless i get what i want completely, then i'm not going to reopen the government. >> the longer the standoff continues, the more the frustration builds. a new gallup poll has congressional approval at 11%, down 8 points from last month and one point away from an all-time low. the republicans, their approval rating is down at its lowest ever. 28%. democrats are down as well, 43%. democrats in the house could be the key to passing any fiej resolution. they met with the president wednesday and they say that they've already made a concession by accepting the republicans' lower governme
. >> how can we tax people for not buying a product from a website that doesn't work? this is why we need to sit down and have a conversation about the big challenges that face our country. >> the president repeat thad he's willing to negotiate but only after the government is reopened and the debt limit extended. >> john boehner has other priorities and in a normal negotiation you'd sit there and say, okay, this is what i want, this is what you want. what speaker boehner has...
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she and the president want to find a different mix of tax increases and spending cuts to put that off. we'll see whether that will happen. we'll talk to her sunday. >> there are some on the little who are actually saying, well, let's let it happen. won't be that bad. >> well, yeah. and particularly because some republicans are saying, look, the problem is not that we don't have taxes that are too low. it's that we have spending that's way too high. they're saying if we don't like all of these, let's have the automatic spending cuts go through, because over the course of the next 10 years, it would cut a trillion dollars in spending. >> also you have on t h e s h o w senator john mccain who has had a high profile the last couple of weeks. >> that's right. really tough questioning of a former friend, chuck hagel, the nominee for defense secretary, last week, and this week, yesterday, in that hearing was leon panetta and chairman of the joint chiefs, he went after them pretty tough, too. a lot of issues here, benghazi, aid to the rebels in syria, the drone strikes and enhanced interrogat
she and the president want to find a different mix of tax increases and spending cuts to put that off. we'll see whether that will happen. we'll talk to her sunday. >> there are some on the little who are actually saying, well, let's let it happen. won't be that bad. >> well, yeah. and particularly because some republicans are saying, look, the problem is not that we don't have taxes that are too low. it's that we have spending that's way too high. they're saying if we don't like...
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if you don't, we will help you figure out how much in premium reduction through tax credits you qualify for. i want to say i encourage everyone to come check out our prices. if you are 40 years old, you can get a bronze level policy for $166 a month, if you are 27 years old, you can get a bronze level for $125 a month. so it's a lot more affordable than people assume. >> okay. >> so check out the prices, anda if you cannot afford it, we will help you figure out whether you qualify for premium reduction. >> and this is law now, you havu to do this, if you are thinking i'm not going to worry about t what happens if you don't signsi up. >> as an individual if you want your coverage to be effective if january, you will have to sign up and pay your premium before december 15. now you really have until the end of march, that is when first enrollment closes, as long as as you buy coverage before the end of agmarch, there's no penalty. if you choose to forgo coverage then there's a penalty, 91sty,1 year -- in the first year is is $95 or 1% of your increases, ann it increases. but really when yo
if you don't, we will help you figure out how much in premium reduction through tax credits you qualify for. i want to say i encourage everyone to come check out our prices. if you are 40 years old, you can get a bronze level policy for $166 a month, if you are 27 years old, you can get a bronze level for $125 a month. so it's a lot more affordable than people assume. >> okay. >> so check out the prices, anda if you cannot afford it, we will help you figure out whether you qualify...
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there is one tax that will rise for most workers. we're talking about the 2% payroll tax cut that was part of an obama stimulus that was passed two years ago and then extended for another year. in this deal, they're going to let that payroll tax cut expire and that will mean that an additional $20 a week out of most workers paychecks will now go back to the social security trust fund instead of into their pockets. juror all right. thank you -- >> all right. thank you for that report. >>> one major issue is the bill does not address is the debt ceiling. monday, the u.s. reached its legal borrowing limit and now the treasury department must work to buy time until the end of next month. the department will suspend some investments and benefit funds for federal workers. still, department will not be able to pay all of the nation's bills on time. this could set stage for another capitol hill battle as congress must vote to raise the debt ceiling. >> new this morning, gay marriage ceremonies are under way in maryland. same-sex couples have
there is one tax that will rise for most workers. we're talking about the 2% payroll tax cut that was part of an obama stimulus that was passed two years ago and then extended for another year. in this deal, they're going to let that payroll tax cut expire and that will mean that an additional $20 a week out of most workers paychecks will now go back to the social security trust fund instead of into their pockets. juror all right. thank you -- >> all right. thank you for that report....
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higher taxes. more congestion. beautiful place to live but when you need retire, no hawaii. >> no hawaii. great weather. >> thank you, donna. you can learn more by going to cbsnews.com. >>> ted danson is in our green room. he'll tell you about hit a bill mile stoep and "i'm terry mcauliffe, candidate for governor, and i sponsored this ad." "i'm very troubled by ken cuccinelli." "he tried to change virginia's divorce laws" "to prevent women from getting out of a bad marriage." "ken cuccinelli denies climate change exists" "and he used taxpayer dollars to investigate a uva professor doing research." "and cuccinelli tried to ban common forms of birth control." "even the pill." "even the pill." "ken cuccinelli is just way too extreme" "way too extreme" "way too extreme" "way too extreme for virginia." switch to verizon fios online for $89.99 per month guaranteed for the first year. it's 100% fiber optic. so you get america's fastest, most reliable internet, and unbeatable picture quality! plus your choice of a $300 bon
higher taxes. more congestion. beautiful place to live but when you need retire, no hawaii. >> no hawaii. great weather. >> thank you, donna. you can learn more by going to cbsnews.com. >>> ted danson is in our green room. he'll tell you about hit a bill mile stoep and "i'm terry mcauliffe, candidate for governor, and i sponsored this ad." "i'm very troubled by ken cuccinelli." "he tried to change virginia's divorce laws" "to prevent women...
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hhs spokeswoman said it added the shop and browse feature to provide estimates of premiumses without tax credits. he helped design the new website. it requires people to enter the birth date to get a real price quote. >> it's important that users have a proper, honest, trustworthy online experience and i think providing accurate prices is an integral component of that. >> now, industry executives we talked to literally could not believe the government was providing these estimates which they say were usually. they also say, charlie and norah, the website repeatedly states the website prices could be lower but it makes no mention it could be higher. thank you. and president obama is calling on a former white house budget official to lead a so-called tech surge to fix the health care website. jeffr jeffrey zients is an official analyst. >> kathleen sebelius is talking finally about the health care rollout. in an interview she told dr. sanjay gputa president obama had no warning of any issues. >> do you known when he first became aware it had problems? >> well. >> not before october 31st, n
hhs spokeswoman said it added the shop and browse feature to provide estimates of premiumses without tax credits. he helped design the new website. it requires people to enter the birth date to get a real price quote. >> it's important that users have a proper, honest, trustworthy online experience and i think providing accurate prices is an integral component of that. >> now, industry executives we talked to literally could not believe the government was providing these estimates...
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it's tax time. ti. it's today april 15th, if if you're among those who waited wa until the last minute to send those returns, don't worry, rry, we're here to help.o >> and continue to remind you yo all morning. morn >> what do you do if you owe taxes but you can't pay them all at once?at is it too late to get answersans straight from the experts?rts? >> maryland comp controller coms live in a few minutes and has tips for us. the grief was staggering. one hundred days after us senate starts to act are coming together background checks the second amendment hands of dangerous criminals. ninety percent of america background checks. urge them to join comprehensive background checks. demand action. now. [ male announcer ] what do you want to get done today? want to take the loader off? bing. bang. boom. need to connect a mower deck? oh, look, you just did. the 1 family sub-compact tractor with dozens of attachments -- only from john deere. now, how can you top that tomorrow? that's how we run. and nothing run
it's tax time. ti. it's today april 15th, if if you're among those who waited wa until the last minute to send those returns, don't worry, rry, we're here to help.o >> and continue to remind you yo all morning. morn >> what do you do if you owe taxes but you can't pay them all at once?at is it too late to get answersans straight from the experts?rts? >> maryland comp controller coms live in a few minutes and has tips for us. the grief was staggering. one hundred days after us...
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. >> it's a way of us to communicate this is a city that's taxed without representation. if we are fortunate enough to be able to win the flag that seattle will fly we'll say no taxation without representation on it. >> it's nice to be able to stand up for dc citizens and help them with the political cause. i'll tell you something, it's going to be nice to see that flag flying in dc. >> too bad you are not going to see it, sir. >> in fact, we take you off the screen. >> we want to share more of your skin's spirit. >> look at that. cathy e-mailed this picture this morning. she is decked out in front of the redskins pick-up truck. she is serious. we want to see your redskins spirit. we're asking fans like cathy to email your pictures and videos to redskins@wttg.com. you can catchall the redskins/seahawks action this sunday right here on fox 5. our pregame show starts at 3:30 and the fox network pregame is at 4:00. kick off at 4:30. >> all weekend long football. >> good games on this weekend. >> sure is. >> tucker barnes is here. with more on today's weather. >> i was going
. >> it's a way of us to communicate this is a city that's taxed without representation. if we are fortunate enough to be able to win the flag that seattle will fly we'll say no taxation without representation on it. >> it's nice to be able to stand up for dc citizens and help them with the political cause. i'll tell you something, it's going to be nice to see that flag flying in dc. >> too bad you are not going to see it, sir. >> in fact, we take you off the screen....
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representatives of conservative groups described running a gauntlet of irs roadblocks when they applied for tax exempt status. >> they were harassed and assaulted on stroots. vandal -- streets and vallizeed in the property. >> to make matters worse, an inspector general report showede that the agency spent lavishly on conferences including one in california that cost more than $4 million. $60,000 spent of video satiresai starring irs employees but alleges of political targeting r remained a larger issue in touching off bipartisan outrage. one democrat took issue with the groups themselves.ps >> you are all entrenched in some of the most controversial political issues in the country. that drew an angry response from ranking member congressman paul ryan. >> you are to blame, i guess this, is the message here. >> irs returns to capitol hillhl tomorrow to explain the agency's spending practices.ng in washington, fox news. >> president obama's nationalati security officer is resigning ag expected and will be replaced by u.s. abs to the nations dsheses ambassador to the nations susan rice. she drew h
representatives of conservative groups described running a gauntlet of irs roadblocks when they applied for tax exempt status. >> they were harassed and assaulted on stroots. vandal -- streets and vallizeed in the property. >> to make matters worse, an inspector general report showede that the agency spent lavishly on conferences including one in california that cost more than $4 million. $60,000 spent of video satiresai starring irs employees but alleges of political targeting r...
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comes amid questions into tax assessments and transparency. for more on the surprising resignation and what's next, we turn to jack evans. good morning, a little unfair. everybody was up watching the superbowl. thanks for coming in early. let's talk about this. is this a surprise resignation? >> a little bit of a surprise. confirmed for another five year term in june. not been that long. i was surprised when he decided to go. he's had a rough six months. maybe that entered into his decision. >> purely personal reasons. that is the story we are reporting. that is what your office has heard. >> that's what he told me personally he was leaving to focus more time in his personal life. he's 72 years old. and take it easier . >> the mayor has come out expressed his thanks for the condition of the city for the service of dr. ghandi. how will he be remembered. let's talk financial reasons when he inherited the city. now we're sitting at millions of dollars in surplus. >> $1.5 million in savings account. he will be remembered favorably. he took over th
comes amid questions into tax assessments and transparency. for more on the surprising resignation and what's next, we turn to jack evans. good morning, a little unfair. everybody was up watching the superbowl. thanks for coming in early. let's talk about this. is this a surprise resignation? >> a little bit of a surprise. confirmed for another five year term in june. not been that long. i was surprised when he decided to go. he's had a rough six months. maybe that entered into his...
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the second and final day of the g-8 summit is focused on a clamp down on tax dodging. the leaders from the world's wealthiest nations gathered for a photo op opportunity this thi morning. they want to make sure countries can no longer rely on shelterser and loopholes to avoid paying p the taxes they owe. president obama is trying to try convince european allies to sidd with him. the group of eight plan to issue a joint statement on syria today.y. tony? >> allison, the supreme court says that states cannot up the ante on existing motor voter laws to require people to provide documentation that they are citizens before registering to vote. they have yet to rule on gay marriage but we're expecting to hear it any time now. joining us now is john gramlick a writer with cq roll call. thank you for being here. her >> thank you for having me.avin >> as i read the stories about it from yesterday, it's a little confusing. hopefully i summarized it correctly there. they are essentially saying thet states can not require people to show proof that they are indeed american citizens
the second and final day of the g-8 summit is focused on a clamp down on tax dodging. the leaders from the world's wealthiest nations gathered for a photo op opportunity this thi morning. they want to make sure countries can no longer rely on shelterser and loopholes to avoid paying p the taxes they owe. president obama is trying to try convince european allies to sidd with him. the group of eight plan to issue a joint statement on syria today.y. tony? >> allison, the supreme court says...
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. >>> a senate committee held a a hearing on allegations of tax evasion by it giant apple. >> it wasn't all con 1 contentit here is a light moment. mo >> why i hell i have to keep updating the apps on my iphone all the time and why you don't ' fix that, thank you mr. chairmar n we're trying to make them better all the time.time. >>> the senate subcommittee is investigating whether apple used irish subsidiaries to hide and avoid paying taxes on millions o of dollars in profit. pr >>> 7:11 right now.> ig and still ahead on this thursday morning, crossing the line you, being, a remorseful sergio garcia apologizes for racist rai remarks he made about fellow golfer tiger woods.iger coming up his public apology and tiger's reaction. >>> and teen pregnancy, rates, s drop to the lowest level in in years, we are going to look at k new study state by state.stat >>> a live look outside, todayou we will get the latest weather and traffic on tucker and julie that is next. 7:12. ththis is an rc robotic claw. mymy high school science teacher made me what i am
. >>> a senate committee held a a hearing on allegations of tax evasion by it giant apple. >> it wasn't all con 1 contentit here is a light moment. mo >> why i hell i have to keep updating the apps on my iphone all the time and why you don't ' fix that, thank you mr. chairmar n we're trying to make them better all the time.time. >>> the senate subcommittee is investigating whether apple used irish subsidiaries to hide and avoid paying taxes on millions o of dollars...
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pushing for higher taxes and more spending for things like infrastructure and education especially with the looming battle over the sequestered spending cuts. immigration reform may also play a prominent role. republicans say the presidencies his chance to route the gop. >> his idea now his political objective now is to reduce to fracture, to marginalize who were the ones who stopped his agenda in years three and four of his presidency. >> a rising republican star. florida senator marco rubio. >> the combination of star power and his positions on immigration and other issues of interest to hispanics makes him really unbeatable for this position. >> and as far as the president is concerned, there's a certain amount of urgency to this. second term president doesn't have too long to push an agenda before he's considered something of a lame duck. tony and allison. >> doug, thank you. and stay with fox 5 and myfoxdc.com for complete coverage of tonight's state of the union address. it begins at 9:00 p.m. followed by the republican response and the fox 5 news at 10:00. the parents of chicago
pushing for higher taxes and more spending for things like infrastructure and education especially with the looming battle over the sequestered spending cuts. immigration reform may also play a prominent role. republicans say the presidencies his chance to route the gop. >> his idea now his political objective now is to reduce to fracture, to marginalize who were the ones who stopped his agenda in years three and four of his presidency. >> a rising republican star. florida senator...
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i've introduced that would replace the sequester with a mix of cuts as well as revenue from closing tax breaks. >> reporter: it's the revenue that is holding up the gop. and the democrats say they want to include that revenue. we'll see what happens. other than his request , don't know where that's going to go today. there are no plans in the house for them to get to work that would avoid the sequester. may try to flow proposals today. at this point there are no plans for a weekend session here. tony and allison. >> startling. all right. thank you. >>> the senate is about to vote. chuck hagel is expected to get enough votes. two weeks ago, republicans put ahold on his nomination. but now they say they will not delay a vote. >>> also today, president obama is meeting two key senate republicans not on the sequester but to talk about immigration. john mccain and south carolina senator lindsay graham will sit down with the president. both are members of a bipartisan group. >> here's a look at some of our top local stories this hour. take a moment to look at your screen. hope this video will
i've introduced that would replace the sequester with a mix of cuts as well as revenue from closing tax breaks. >> reporter: it's the revenue that is holding up the gop. and the democrats say they want to include that revenue. we'll see what happens. other than his request , don't know where that's going to go today. there are no plans in the house for them to get to work that would avoid the sequester. may try to flow proposals today. at this point there are no plans for a weekend...
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tax. we'll try to get into those details later in the morning. as we've been saying, this really isn't over yet. even for the house votes to approve this deal today, it is really just sort of pushing off to another day, perhaps two months down the road, that bigger fight. again, they do have to decide what to do with the planned $24 billion in spending cuts and that will come right about the time that congress has to deal with yet another bruising debt ceiling battle. >> all right. thank you. >>> why do you think lawmaker waited until last minute? there is a lot of questions surrounding that. we are getting a lot of feedback on our facebook page. >> william have bad hotwood says it was to, quote, act like they are doing something for their already overrated salaries. they do this almost every year. we need to force them to change the way they work us for. share your commends our facebook page. >>> still ahead this new year's morning. >> so, a deal has been reached mentioned in the senate.
tax. we'll try to get into those details later in the morning. as we've been saying, this really isn't over yet. even for the house votes to approve this deal today, it is really just sort of pushing off to another day, perhaps two months down the road, that bigger fight. again, they do have to decide what to do with the planned $24 billion in spending cuts and that will come right about the time that congress has to deal with yet another bruising debt ceiling battle. >> all right. thank...